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Advise on adverse possesion

15-05-2018, 11:56 AM

Hello all I’m hoping some of you can help point me in the right direction before I get started.

I have recently saw a property that has been left to ruin for several years, I have looked into the property and it has been left empty since 1990 the owner passed away in 2003 with the property currently still not been given a new owner.

The site is is very overgrown and very large with one dwelling an several out buildings.

I am looking to take adverse possesion of the property, please could you advise me on steps to take - I understand I will need to secure the perimeter I have purchased the plans to check the exact boundaries of the land.

I would not look to make this my permanent dwelling however would maintain the land and restore the property - would I experience any legal action when filling for adverse possesion if no one informs me to not access the land.

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